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Man, if that was hanging under the back of my car I'd have a skid plate protecting it. I've already 'modified' the stocker once...
There is a bump protector that is missing on there. It should have come in the package. It's a small rectangular block that bolts to the bottom rear center, right behind the drain plug. Below you can see it on mine. I think a cover would be a good idea for street driving but wonder if it would have an effect on cooling with the fins being covered up from air flow.
There is a bump protector that is missing on there. It should have come in the package. It's a small rectangular block that bolts to the bottom rear center, right behind the drain plug. Below you can see it on mine. I think a cover would be a good idea for street driving but wonder if it would have an effect on cooling with the fins being covered up from air flow.
Oh i know.. took the picture before we finished ..
I was tired of how crappy the standard halogen reverse lights and wanted to try to get more light also out of the headlights.
I found the following are easy upgrades in the link above that are all laid out for you in the 996 platform.
I upgraded to the Philips DS2 85112 XV Gen 2 bulbs. They definitely made a difference in light output for my HID's. The color is a little more white than the stock bulbs and produces more lumens which can be seen in the video testing
And before you ask i didn't get a before and after of the headlights but it was a noticeable difference for sure.
The reverse lights are a gigantic improvement over the OEM. .. you can see the difference below .. sorry for the bad photos as they really don't do them justice.
OEM light
GTR Bulbs
Here is the packaging .. they also come with some adapters to fit with the kit if you use the website and type in the vehicle information.
Did you do the reflectors as well, or just bulbs? I had done the bulbs in mine but found it didn’t help much… The reflectors made a huge difference!!! They’re on a par with modern light now…
Did you do the reflectors as well, or just bulbs? I had done the bulbs in mine but found it didn’t help much… The reflectors made a huge difference!!! They’re on a par with modern light now…
I assume you mean the projectors as mine is the bi xenon/hid? I didn’t replace the projectors and still had a noticeable difference.
I may up the wattage by modifying the oem ballast from 35w to 46w which is suppose to be a huge jump in lumen output.
Well it’s been a bit so I thought I would update this thread on what all has been done.
finally was able to start on the brakes.. I did Girodisc front and rear with akebono street pads. I also did Spiegler lines and Castrol SRF fluid flushed and bled. Much improved feel and ready for the track with a simple pad swap.
It was the perfect time to add the joe toth dive planes I’ve had for a bit (nice pieces)! It was the perfect time because I did to replace the cup splitter due to some **** poor judgement on my part leaving a gas station in a hurry.. I also ended up bolting the cup splitter in instead of using the plastic fasteners… good times 😂
I also got the elephant arms and camber plates installed. Corner balance and alignment came soon after.
I assume you mean the projectors as mine is the bi xenon/hid? I didn’t replace the projectors and still had a noticeable difference.
I may up the wattage by modifying the oem ballast from 35w to 46w which is suppose to be a huge jump in lumen output.
No, I meant the reflectors (the reflective “bowl” that sits behind the bulb) - this is the part of the “projector housing” that degrades the most over time, as the reflective material becomes non- reflective.
No, I meant the reflectors (the reflective “bowl” that sits behind the bulb) - this is the part of the “projector housing” that degrades the most over time, as the reflective material becomes non- reflective.
I want to update the list since some things have changed and some things coming soon..
Maintenance items All Spark Plugs and Coil packs replaced OEM engine mounts all new filters (cabin, air, etc..) and oil change switched to Driven Water pump with full flush 160 Thermostat Drive DT40 oil LN Drain plug Changed manual trans fluid with Mobil 1 Mobilube PTX 75W-90 LN IMS solution UAOS RMS, Clutch, and Flywheel Lot’s of plastics changed such as al fender linders front and rear, windshield cowl, etc..
Lot's of hoses and other rubber items
Suspension all suspension arms replaced with fresh OEM arms
Elephant LCA and Camber plates Ohlins Road and Track coilovers Tarret sway bar drop links
Performance changes Fabspeed Max flo Exhaust.
FVD Headers and FVD Catless X pipe FVD Tune
CSF Radiators including CSF center radiator
BMC Air Filter
UIDS sump
Exterior
OEM GT3 front bumper
996 GT3 Cup lip
OEM Aero Decklid
Aero Side skirts
Joe Toth Dive planes in Carbon
Ceramic coated and paint corrected
Interior
OEM carbon center console
OEM carbon radio surround
Rennline dead pedal and full pedal set
Rennline phone mount
OEM GT3 RS shifter
LLumar FormulaOne Stratos 70%
Brakes
Giro Disc front and rear
Akebono street pads
Castrol SRF fluid
Spiegler stainless brake lines
OEM 997 GT3 brake ducts
Race pads – undecided but most likely Ferodo DS1.11
Wheels and Tires Apex SM-10 wheels gt3 fitment with Conti tires 235/ 295
Changes coming soon for
Wheels and tires
Tarret Sway bars
OEM GT3 RS steering wheel
Numeric shifter and cables
BBI Roll cage
Rear seat removal
08-16-2022, 10:08 AM
